Elisabeth J. DYER

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DYER, Elisabeth J. age 59 of Dayton, died Friday, July 12, 2013 at her home with her loving husband and son by her side. Elisabeth was born July 4th, 1954 in Dayton Ohio. The daughter of the late Wilmer "Bill" and Hazel Dyer. Lisa was a 1972 graduate of Oakwood High School. She received her BA from the Memphis Academy of Arts in 1976. Lisa worked hard her entire life and was passionate about a number of issues and activities. She was a very artistic person who channeled her creativity into a number of things. She was a goldsmith and created wonderful jewelry while working at James Free Jewelers. She also had a passion for making decorative tiles and pottery. In her later life Lisa found a passion working in politics for the Democratic party. She worked on Presidential and senate campaigns, all the while fighting cancer. She also volunteered at the House of Bread helping feed people who needed a hot meal each day. Lisa greatest passion was giving her time energy and love to her family and friends, and she never hesitated to give of herself to help the ones she loved. Lisa is preceded in death by a sister-in-law Carol Dyer as well as her parents. She is survived by her husband of 27 years Hank Kropf, a son Sam Kropf of Los Angeles, CA, 2 brothers Brad Dyer of Stockbridge, MI, William "Bill" Dyer (Jill Yeager) of Mexico, niece Alexis Dyer and 3 nephews Micah Dyer, Rob and Chad Lowe, and numerous other family and friends. A celebration of Lisa's life will be held 8 p.m. Wednesday at Baker-Hazel & Snider Funeral Home 5555 Philadelphia Dr. at N. Main St. The family will receive friends from 5:30 p.m. Wednesday until time of services. In lieu of flowers contributions may be made to the House of Bread in Lisa's memory. On-line condolences for the family may be sent to www.bakerhazelsnider.com